Centaurea | Montana annual They plant particularly well alongside

They plant particularly well alongside cranesbill geraniums and achilleas

A flower arrangers dream flower given the mosaic of colours in one flower as well as the longevity in a vase

Annual | Self-Sows

If you love dark coloured flowers then you won't want to be without this one

Centaurea | Montana annual They plant particularly well alongsideCentaurea montana is a perennial cornflower in a striking rich showy blue. Also known as Mountain Cornflower or Bachelor's Button they are a pretty addition to the garden. Flowers are fringed and sit above thistle like centres. Flowering from late spring through until early summer and often will flower again later in summer and into autumn. The foliage is an attractive silvery grey green. Plants are happy in full sun or partial shade and they like an